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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.35, 1,310.19 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.35, 1,310.19 and 556.44 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.35 : 1,310.19 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.35/1,310.19 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.35x = 1,310.19 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.35x = 729,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,042.12/949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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